Authorizing school districts to employ chaplains or accept such persons as volunteers.

HB 2034 allows Kansas school districts to hire chaplains or accept them as volunteers to provide student support services, without requiring them to hold a standard teaching license. Chaplains must undergo the same background checks as other school employees, and districts cannot employ anyone convicted of a sex offense requiring registration under Kansas law. The bill directly affects school districts, chaplains, and students by establishing clear guidelines for chaplain roles in schools. It takes effect upon publication in the state statute book.